Beaumont police search for would-be robbers

Beaumont police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a College Street pharmacy shortly after 2 p.m. today.

Police said the men entered the pharmacy at 3035 College St. and one man pulled out a small pistol and demanded money, according to a department news release.

A pharmacy employee grabbed the man's weapon and struggled with him, however the man was able to free himself and leave the scene.

One suspect fled south toward Milam Street while the other fled north, the news release states.

No store employees or customers were injured in the incident and no money was taken, the news release states.

The armed suspect was described as a heavy-set black male between 5 feet 7 and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was wearing a blue jacket and white winter cap. The other suspect was described as a thin black male between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inches tall. He was wearing blue jeans, an orange winter cap and a gray hooded jacket.

Anyone with information about this robbery or any other felony crimes is asked to call Beaumont Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS, visit www.BeaumontCrimeStoppers.com, or text "BMT" and your message to CRIMES (274637).

All tips are anonymous and you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.â??â??â??â??â??